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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 38

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NEWS shorewood tiF

Village board looking into a possible TIF district

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COMMUNITY 1990 tornado

25th anniversary ceremony held Aug. 28

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FORUM special Voices Americans with Disabilities Act turns 25 this year, marking victory over see page 5 prejudice for people with physical, intellectual disabilities

127-mile motorcycle ride benefits kids living with physical impairments

By Megann Horstead | FOR THE SENTINEL he ati Foundation’s 12th annual Cruisin’ for Kids event in shorewood drew in more than 130 motorcycle riders aug. 22. local women and men geared up in support of children living with physical impairments, embarking on a 127-mile countryside cruise of shorewood with additional stops in Morris and ottawa. registration began at 9 a.m., followed by the first bike out at 10 a.m., the last bike in at 4 p.m. and concluded with a post-ride celebration between 3 and 6 p.m. at skooter’s roadhouse, 700 W. Jefferson st.

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the ati Foundation presented 14-year-old olivia, left, with a tandem bicycle at the 12th annual ‘Cruising for Kids’ event in shorewood.

COUNTY new Courthouse Construction of new Will County courthouse expected to begin in 2017

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More than 130 motorcyclists participated in the ati Foundation’s 12th annual ‘Cruising for Kids’ event, which concluded with a post-ride celebration at skooter’s roadhouse in shorewood.

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Continued from Page 1 Cruisin’ for Kids included food, live entertainment and presentations, where five northern Illinois residents were provided with medical resources or financial assistance based on community referrals.

Terry Williams, director of the ATI Foundation, explained what Cruising for Kids means to those living with physical impairments. “[The event] gives them an opportunity for recreation,” he said. “When riders are seen on motorcycles, it gives them a sense of freedom.”

Williams said he reached out to American Legion, a Morris-based motorcycle club where individuals possess various levels of experience, to get people involved and others

appeared by word of mouth.

Michael Craven, a resident of Frankfort, has been a motorcycle rider for 18 years. He said Cruisin’ for Kids was one of the most enjoyable poker runs he’d ever experienced, emphasizing that it’s always a good time when you’re riding with good people for a good cause.

On average, the event allows kids living with physical impairments and their families to receive $2,000.

This year, Cruisin’ for Kids drew in over $24,000 with all proceeds gained throughout the day going back to the five kids.

Terry Takis, co-owner at Skooter’s Roadhouse, said the restaurant hosted the event once before and hopes to be involved in more. “[Cruising for Kids] really does fit the venue and its size,” he said, noting the turnout and how the restaurant’s country feel adds to the hype.”

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The ATI Foundation presented Liam, middle, an 11-year old boy diagnosed with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, and his family with a cash donation valued at $3000 during the post-ride celebration for ‘Cruising for Kids’ in Shorewood.

Williams said the event serves as a reminder that we’re all dealing with different challenges and difficulties in life, emphasizing that it provides the community a chance to give back. One of the beneficiaries of the Cruising for Kids event is Olivia, a 14-year-old who has several physical impairments that prevented her from walking until a year ago. The foundation presented Olivia with a tandem bicycle, a two-

seated model, which will give her the opportunity to experience what it’s like to ride a bike.

Ava, 7, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer, was also helped by the foundation, which gave her a $3,500 cash donation to help her pay for medical expenses. Meanwhile, 11-year-old Liam, who has Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, and his family received $3,000 to help them make home improvements.

Megan, a 13-year-old girl with muscular cancer, and Nathan, a 6-year-old boy with a rare liver disease, received $3,000 and $3,500 donations, respectively, for home repairs and medical expenses.

Cruisin’ for Kids was sponsored by ATI Physical, Skooter’s Roadhouse, Loberg Construction and Advanced Rehabilitation Systems.

ATI Foundation has been serving the community since 2003.

Village News

Shorewood considers Route 52 TIF By andrea earnest sentinel staff

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The village board approved a Phase 2 study of a possible tax increment financing district at the intersection of Route 52 and Route 59 at its Aug. 25 meeting.

Mary Thompson, senior vice president of Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc., gave a presentation

on the proposed TIF to the village board during the meeting.

The firm was hired earlier this year to perform a Phase 1 study of the Route 52 and Route 59 intersection and corridors to determine if they would be eligible for a TIF district.

“Our area mainly has property that is basically on the north and south of [Route] 52, and on the east and west of [Route] 59,” Thompson said. She added that the map isn’t quite complete yet, but said the TIF

district would contain about 240 acres and 330 parcels.

“We feel very confident that we have all the criteria to create a very strong TIF district,” Thompson said.

Village attorney Dave Silverman said the vote was not a final decision and only allows more information to be gathered about the possible TIF. Trustee Dan Anderson said he has property in the area and would abstain from votes involving the TIF. Because the boundaries of the proposed TIF district are not finalized, trustee Barbara Kirkland also might have to abstain from votes regarding the TIF because she said property that she owns could fall within its borders.

Lake Michigan water Shorewood could possibly get Lake Michigan water via a pipeline from Bolingbrook.

Shorewood started researching a possible Lake Michigan water connection in 2006. The pipeline would come down Interstate 55 to Black Road in Shorewood.

The board is specifically looking at the route of the project and the possible cost, which is projected to be about $98,000.

The board approved the proposal for Professional Engineering Services for a lake water routing study, which allows further steps to be taken toward possibly acquiring Lake Michigan water.

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community

Victims of 1990 tornado remembered Ceremony marks 25th anniversary of deadly storm

By Andrea Earnest Bugle Staff

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Hundreds of area officials and residents attended a commemoration ceremony Aug. 28 to mark the 25th anniversary of the 1990 Plainfield tornado, which also passed through parts of Crest Hill and Joliet. Taking place at the tornado memorial outside Plainfield Central High School, several local leaders spoke during the ceremony, including Plainfield Mayor Mike Collins. He welcomed the crowd and thanked the committee that planned the event.

“We became a lot stronger,” Collins said of the community in the aftermath of the destructive storm. “We’ve grown, we’ve come together, we’re strong. We’re looking forward to the future.”

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Those at the ceremony rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, as the Plainfield Police and Fire Department Honor Guard and Boy Scout Troop 19 perform the posting of the colors.

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk, Will County Executive Larry Walsh and Crest Hill Mayor Ray Soliman also attended the event. State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, also spoke at the event and shared his memories of the tornado and recovery.

“Logic cannot be used to explain the loss of life,” he said, adding that he witnessed a strong sense of unity among those affected by the storm.

State Sen. Jennifer BertinoTarrant, D-Plainfield, read a

proclamation on behalf of the Illinois State Senate that paid tribute to the village and to the victims of the tornado.

“We are here to commemorate tragedy, and mourn the devastating loss of 29 loved ones and the destruction of a community,” Tarrant added. “But at the same time, we recognize a community that came together to rebuild and support one another with hope and determination.”

Former Plainfield Mayor Mary Latta read the names of those who died as a result of the storm at approximately 3:30 p.m., which was when the tornado hit 25 years ago.

Troy Shorewood Elementary School creates idea lab Lab created with intent for students to utilize facility for collaborative projects A new instructional space at Troy Shorewood Elementary School, called the Idea Lab, or ILab for short, was created. The lab used

to be Shorewood’s computer lab, with rows of desktop computers used mostly for online testing.

After a summer renovation,

the ILab now has a variety of technology from which students can choose, including a bank of Chromeboxes on tables, iPads and Chromebooks, an interactive white board and a green screen

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www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 Wedn es day, Septem ber 2, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Brian J. Holtz, 32, 2202 Hollister Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 4:51 p.m. Aug. 24 at Channahon and Cottage streets for driving while license suspended and child restraint violation.

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Deandre M. Davis, 22, 800 Elizabeth, was arrested at 1:25 a.m. Aug. 21 at Center and Douglas for aggravated discharge of a firearm.

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Krystal D. Finefield, 28, 1443 Dickens, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the 900 block of West Jefferson for retail theft.

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James S. Greer, 62, 611 E. Cass, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Aug. 21 in the 500 block of East Cass for criminal trespassing.

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Dwayne L. Johnson, 22, 502 Sehring, was arrested at 6:51 p.m. Aug. 21 at Wallace and Joliet for aggravated unlawful use of weapon.

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Christopher A. Starr, 26, 808 Alann Drive, was arrested at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 22 at the residence for domestic battery, interference with the report of domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

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Arica N. Burks, 45, 1006 N. Hickory, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 22 in the 1400 block of West Jefferson for retail theft.

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Dorothy A. Cozzie, 69, 11111 S. Kean, Palos Hills, was arrested at 1:27 p.m. Aug. 22 in the 700 block of Hollywood Boulevard for criminal trespassing.

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Gregorio Conde, 39, 704 Garnsey, was arrested at 4:33 p.m. Aug. 22 at McDonough and Railroad for obstructing identification and no valid driver’s license.

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Jay C. Carlin, 67, 1514 West Acres Road, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. Aug. 22 at the residence for disorderly conduct.

Jeremy J. Majewski, 22, 404 Plainfield Road, was arrested at 3:28 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 1500 block of West Jefferson for criminal damage to property.

Harry J. Coulombe, 60, 611 E. Cass, was arrested at 2:09 p.m.

Aug. 23 in the 500 block of East Cass Street for criminal trespassing.

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Shauntel Dudley, 41, 611 E.

10 Cass, was arrested at 5 p.m.

Aug. 22 in the 100 block of East Washington for criminal damage to property.

Michael A. Coleman, 32, 4522 Oriole Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Aug. 22 at McDonough and Ottawa for unlawful use of a weapon.

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Roderick Emery, 42, 2904

14 Streitz Drive, was arrested at 10:51 p.m. Aug. 22 at the residence for criminal trespassing.

Armando Morales-Castillo, 41, 1032 Charlesworth Ave., was arrested at 12:20 a.m. Aug. 22 at Cass and Henderson for DUI-alcohol.

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Gradimir L. Adamov, 64, 14164 S. Napa Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:53 p.m. Aug. 22 in the 3000 block of Plainfield Road for driving under the influence of

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a.m. Aug. 22 at Chicago and Interstate 80 for fleeing or attempting to elude, suspended or revoked license, resisting or obstructing a peace officer

Teresa T. Mascorro, 377, 352 Mississippi Ave., was arrested at 6:26 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 1300 block of Luther for domestic battery and a Will County warrant.

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Diquan C. Frazier, 22, 1013 132nd St., Chicago, was arrested at 3:36 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 1700 block of McDonough for obstructing identification.

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Joseph W. Baker, 23, 1702

Daniel P. Shannon, 29, 411 Pleasant, was arrested at 6:54 a.m. Aug. 23 in the 600 block of Morgan for aggravated battery and domestic battery.

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6:58 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 100 block of West Washington Street for criminal damage to property.

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Changing The Game...The ADA at 25

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There are four goals of the ADA that are each vitally important for all people with special needs. These goals are that we have full participation, equal opportunity, independent living and This year, our nation celebrates the economic self-sufficiency.

One of the largest disability groups 25th anniversary of the Americans with is those with intellectual Disabilities Act. The date was disabilities. I am among this July 26, 1990 and it had been group. According to Special the largest gathering of people Olympics, the largest global in the history of our country for movement for people with the signing of a bill at the White intellectual disabilities, there House. All kinds of disabilities are approximately 200 million were represented that day in the world who have an — from physical disabilities intellectual disability. A week to intellectual disabilities to after the ADA25Chicago mental illness. A huge audience special voices with daniel celebration, I had made the of people with disabilities, smrokowski trip across the country to Los including their family, friends Angeles, California. and congressional supporters It was here, as America hosted the had come to celebrate the victory over Special Olympics 2015 World Summer prejudice.

One of the supporters who was on Games, that a groundbreaking poll the south lawn of the White House was released. Together with the Special that historic day was the U.S. Sen. Tom Olympics World Games and the Harkin (retired), one of the original celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, sponsors of the ADA bill.

“I will never forget the words of The Shriver Report Snapshot: Insight George H.W. Bush when he signed it,” Into Intellectual Disabilities in the 21st Century had revealed that we said Senator Harkin.

“Let the shameful wall of exclusion are a nation in the midst of change. finally come tumbling down,” said Together Shriver Media and Special former President George H.W. Bush as Olympics International released this groundbreaking poll that was supported he signed the ADA bill into law.

Fast forward 25 years later, I had by the Richard and Cecilia Attias the opportunity to be in the front row Foundation and was conducted online in Daley Plaza when Senator Harkin by Harris Poll in July 2015.

The Shriver Report Snapshot revealed addressed a crowd at the 2015 Disability Pride Parade, part of the ADA25Chicago that we are a nation divided. It also says that, while exposure to those of us celebration.

As a person with special needs, I was with intellectual disabilities increases among the crowd witnessing another acceptance and positivity, it is a lack historic day. There are one in 10 of us in of exposure to us that drives fear and Illinois who have some kind of disability. misunderstanding of what it is like to In America, there are approximately 43 live with an intellectual disability.

One of my missions through this million people who have a disability.

The day was this past July 18, 2015. A day Special Voices Column and through the where we looked at how far we’ve come podcasts on Special Chronicles is to help in the disability rights movement and build more understanding about those of us with disabilities. the work that still needs to be done.

“Daniel is very sincere in trying to Senator Harkin shared that, before the ADA, it was extremely difficult help bridge the gap in how people for people with disabilities to go to without any disabilities see others with sporting events, cross the street, ride either an intellectual and or a physical public transportation or even get into disability,” said Daniel Hayes, a member buildings. Today, that has changed. of the Knights of Columbus in California, Harkin also shared about the work in adding “and realize that everyone is the disability rights movement that different in some way, but, despite these still needs to be done. For example, he differences, we can all strive for our own shared that in London, England, every dreams and aspirations, and help each taxi is fully accessible. Harkin stressed other to achieve them.”

It was in celebration of the 25th the importance that every taxi in every city in the United States needs to be fully anniversary of the ADA that Special Olympics International launched a accessible.

Harkin described the early progress new campaign and challenge called that is being made. A car company PLAY — Let’s Change The Game. At a called, MV1, has already begun this press conference that I attended at the process and Chicago has about 100 of Special Olympics 2015 World Games

in Los Angeles, Maria Shriver, founder of Shriver Media and a board member at Special Olympics International, discussed this campaign.

This campaign is simple, she explained. Its mission is encourage all people to play, learn, accept, and say “yes” together. The goal is to change the world to have common ground among people of all abilities.

“This Shriver Report Snapshot reveals that experience, inclusion and intervention are the ways to combat isolation, intolerance and injustice,” said Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics, adding, “all of us have the ability to change the game and create inclusion in our communities.”

It is this inclusion and acceptance that is the game-changing ingredient that will lead to changing attitudes toward those of us with intellectual disabilities.

One of the goals of the ADA is for us to have economic self-sufficiency and to live independently.

The Shriver Report Snapshot reports that there are only 56 percent of Americans who personally know someone with an intellectual disability, and 42 percent of Americans have no personal contact with someone with an intellectual disability.

“The more we can increase contact, the more we can increase experiences young people will go on to start to work, they’ll hire people with intellectual disabilities, they’ll have them as their friends, [and] they’ll be in their social circle,” said Maria Shriver.

Those who personally know someone with an intellectual disability have a 92 percent chance of having their children in the same class with a child with an intellectual disability. At the same time they have a 53 percent chance of having their child date and a 47 percent chance of marrying someone with an intellectual disability, according to the Shriver Report Snapshot.

This shows us that, although the ADA helps toward self-sufficiency, we still have more work to do to encourage others to accept us. As Maria Shriver explains we need to figure out how others can accept us. Once we have acceptance, we can break down the barriers and therefore hearts and minds will be opened. Together we will then have common ground among all people.

Thoseofuswithintellectualdisabilities, desire to have full participation in all parts of life, including being able to vote in elections.

More than one in five Americans, or 22 percent, believe that adults with intellectual disabilities should not be

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county news

New courthouse construction slated for 2017 Building estimated to cost $150 million Will County and the city of Joliet announced a financial deal to help build a new courthouse in downtown Joliet.

A new courthouse is estimated to cost $150 million, and Joliet has agreed to pay $10 million over 20 years beginning in 2017 and waive $2.3 million in building fees.

Construction could begin as soon as spring of 2017.

“We are pleased to announce

this partnership with the city of Joliet to keep this critical public safety project moving in the right direction,” said County Board Speaker Jim Moustis. “The county needs a new courthouse, and we will build a new courthouse that won’t require us to raise taxes or overburden our residents. We have an aggressive timeline for completion, but I believe reaching this agreement makes it more feasible than ever.”

The current courthouse was built in 1969 when the county’s population was 250,000; today the county has nearly 700,000 residents.

“We will build a courthouse we can afford without raising taxes. We are exploring all revenue options, and Joliet’s contributions are an important piece of that financial puzzle.”

- Mike Fricilone Will County Finance Committee

The county said its 23 courtrooms lack necessary space and security and do not meet minimum safety and security standards set by the Illinois Supreme Court. Will County has 35 judges, with one vacancy, who handle 80,000 cases annually.

“The county has a long standing relationship with the City of Joliet, and we are pleased with what we have accomplished working together, and this project is no exception,” said Ragan Freitag (R-Wilmington), chair of the county board’s capital improvement’s committee. “As a local attorney and frequent user of the courthouse, I see firsthand the importance of getting this project completed.

With nearly three times the number of residents, a lot has changed in Will County since 1969, and the courthouse is ground zero for those growing pains.”

The economic impact of the project was a reason for the county and city to forge a partnership. An estimated 600 jobs will be created once ground is broken, and the downtown Joliet area will benefit.

“Today’s announcement is vitally important for the continued cooperation between the City of Joliet and Will County, as well as the benefits and new jobs the project will bring to the city,” said Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk. “The new courthouse will be an anchor in downtown Joliet and a huge boost to our economic development efforts.”

For a new courthouse and judicial complex, a preliminary study done by the county proposed a 400,000-square-foot facility with 42 courtrooms. Plans now call for

a scaled back facility with 30 to 36 courtrooms, and an option to build satellite courthouses in northern and eastern portions of the county.

The proposed judicial complex will house judges and numerous other departments including court clerk, state’s attorney, public defender, court administration, jury commission, court reporters and the probation department.

“We have been studying a number of options and are moving toward a decision that meets our future needs,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “The choices we face are difficult and will force some tough decisions on how limited county funds will be spent to meet our capital requirements.

What we have heard here today is a step towards supplemental funding as we continue our search for a dedicated revenue source for this important project.”

The county said it will work on a funding plan for the project.

“We will build a courthouse we can afford without raising taxes,” said Mike Fricilone, chair of the county board’s finance committee.

“We are exploring all revenue options, and Joliet’s contributions are an important piece of that financial puzzle. I look forward to putting it all together and investing in a new courthouse that gives taxpayers the best return on their money.”

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schools

Joliet Catholic Academy welcomes students back to renovated, improved campus Joliet Catholic Academy welcomed back students for the 2015-16 school year Aug. 19.

Students returned to find several changes to the campus, located at the intersection of Larkin and Ingalls. Slated for completion in September, the Heritage Quad project is coming together and honoring De La Salle High School, St. Francis Academy and Joliet Catholic High School.

The Victory Light Tower, which sits atop the old Joliet Catholic High School on Broadway Street, has been recreated at JCA. The mainstay of the landscaped outdoor quad, to be used as a gathering area for students, faculty and alumni, is the Victory Light, complete with a Halo to honor all current and former Angels and Hilltoppers.

JCA President and Principal Jeffrey Budz said, “This keeps with the JCA tradition of honoring our past, paying tribute to the schools that shaped who we are today, while also building towards our future.”

As the use of personal devices increases, the administration is integrating technology into the overall curriculum to engage students in the classroom and give them a more hands on role in their overall education. At the start of the 2016-17 school year, JCA will introduce a one-to-one technology program, giving each student their own Google Chromebook.

To ensure a successful implementation, the existing technology infrastructure will be reconfigured with new servers, an

upgraded firewall and uniform technology equity in all classrooms.

Additionally,eachfacultymember has received a Chromebook to begin using in 2015-16. This will allow teachers to integrate the technology into their curriculum to enhance their students’ learning.

Improvements inside the school include equipping 18 classrooms with ceiling mounted projectors, document projectors and mounted wall speakers.

“In preparation for our one-toone program, the new classroom equipment will allow teachers to transition seamlessly from their Google Chromebooks, enhancing the educational experience of our students,” said Laura Pahl, vice principal of curriculum and technology.

The school improvements extend outside of the classrooms, as well.

The cafeteria has received a

facelift with freshly painted walls and new ceiling tiles installed in preparation for the arrival of Quest Food Management Services.

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football

2nd half

bites porters

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

For the past seven seasons, Lockport and Downers Grove North have faced off in the opening game of the IHSA football season.

After the Porters won the first three games in the series, the Trojans won the last three and it looked early as if the Porters would start the trend their way again.

Then the second half kicked off.

“We have to learn to do the little things right,” said Lockport coach Dan Starkey. “We didn’t play as well as we needed to in the second half. It was a tale of two halves.”

Just as the Porters took advantage of Downers North turnovers in the first half, the Trojans did the same in the second, grabbing the 28-21 win.

“We just need to learn how to win. I think we beat ourselves,” Starkey said. “No discredit to Downers North, they are a good program from a good conference.

“We played well at times, but not consistently enough throughout the game and hopefully that comes with time.

I still feel good about the effort our kids gave, we just need to eliminate mistakes and keep getting better.”

Lockport recovered a pair of Trojan fumbles on the first two possessions of the game and jumped out to a 14-0 lead at the 7:18 mark of the opening quarter.

The first score was a 29-

yard touchdown run by senior Deiondre Taylor, while the second was a 25-yard touchdown pass from junior Ben Davis to fellow junior Patrick Cooper.

“We came out explosive and then we started making little mistakes that we have to get turned around,” Taylor said.

The Trojans had a pair of firsthalf scores of their own on a Conner Olson 43-yard touchdown run with 10:10 remaining in the second quarter and a TD pass from Brandon Bancoro to Olson with 4:05 remaining.

A missed extra point on the second score saw the Porters still ahead with 4:05 to play in the first half.

Lockport looked to regain momentum when a Sheldon Snapp score gave the Porters the 21-13 lead at the intermission.

North came out with a new quarterback in the second half, as Bancoro sprained an ankle, giving way to Quinn McAnally, however, both teams were stagnant in the third quarter, playing scoreless football.

McAnally then hit Olson on a 48-yard pass over the middle and converted the two-point conversion to tie the game 21-21 with 10:02 remaining.

The dagger for Lockport came in the final minutes, when a bad snap on a punt gave Downers Grove North the ball on the Porters’ 10-yard line.

The Trojans marched the ball to the 2-yard line and the Porters appeared to stop and fourth-andgoal situation, but a facemask penalty gave North a new set of downs and North would score

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photo by Mark gregory

Deiondre Taylor scored a touchdown for the Porters in the season-opening loss to Downers Grove North.

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JCA opens season with win over rival

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Joliet Catholic Academy returned a trio in the backfield in Cade Earl, Michael Johnson and Harold David and all three put on a show in the Hilltoppers’ 35-13 nonconference victory over defending Class 7A state champion Providence to open the season.

Joliet Catholic jumped out to a fast 14-0 lead and held a 14-10 lead at the half.

Johnson scored on a 77-yard pass Earl midway through the third quarter to move the lead to 21-10.

Johnson then sealed the game

porters | from page 9 the go-ahead touchdown with 2:10 remaining in the game.

“We turned the ball over in the second half,” Starkey said.

“We didn’t create our own breaks enough in the second half. We fumble going in, turn the ball over and get a face mask on a fourth down play.”

away, when after a fourth down stand at the 2-yard line gave JCA the ball on downs, Johnson went 98 yards on the first offensive play for the score.

Johnson posted 210 yards on 15 carries, and added the 77-yard TD reception.

Davis caught four passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 12 times for 53 yards and a pair of TDs. Earl finished 5 of 9 for 178 yards and three touchdowns.

The JCA defense sacked Providence quarterbacks nine times and limited the Celtics to a net of minus-1 rushing on the game.

JOLIET WEST

Joliet West took a long trip to Moline for its opening football game of the 2015 season and although the ride home was the same distance – it felt shorter to the players.

That is because the Tigers doubled up Moline, 30-15 to win the season opener.

Senior quarterback Alex Tibble paced the offense, as he passed for 224 yards and a touchdown to Robert Ford.

Xavier Smith led the West receivers, catching seven passes for 111 yards, while freshman Kavon Dorris burst on the scene grabbing five for 72 yards.

Juwan McBee had 36 yards on seven carries, while Jakob Coyl

rushed for a pair of touchdowns.

MINOOKA Minooka trailed early in its season opener, but rallied from behind to pull out a game one win over Stagg, 35-34.

The Indians trailed 34-28 with six minutes left in the game when senior signal caller Johnny Carnagio drove the Indians 81 yards on six plays capping it off with an 18-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Jake Adams for the winning score.

On the game, Carnagio completed 22 of 29 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns.

Junior wide receiver Isaiah Hill grabbed a pair of touchdown passes.

JOLIET CENTRAL Just like a season ago, Joliet Central had its first win in sight, but saw it slip away late.

After a thwarted fake punt attempt, the Steelmen had the ball at midfield with 2 minutes, 2 seconds left in the fourth quarter with the score tied 6-6.

Thornridge’s Terrence Robinson intercepted a Zach Wisniewski pass and returned it 52 yards for the game-winning score with 1:49.

Joliet Central’s score came when receiver Jamari McNair turned a Wisniewski screen pass into a 75-yard touchdown run that gave Joliet Central a 6-0 lead at halftime.

While Starkey was not happy with the outcome, he was with the Porters’ effort.

“We battled our butts off,” he said. “We had guys who played their hearts out, we just need to keep getting better fundamentally. We just have to learn from it and move on. I am proud of our kids’ effort and I

am proud of how they prepared all offseason. We have three new starters on the offensive line and Matt Skobel had a big night running the ball. The line did some nice things. We had time to throw the ball too, we just have to get better in the short passing game.

“We expect good things to

happen this year, we just need to keep getting better.”

Skobel would end the day with 139 yards on 16 carries. Taylor added 10 carries for 79 yards and five catches for 57.

The Players also know they have to remember the feeling of the heartbreaking loss and know they can get better.

“It is all mental,” Skobel said.

“Just the simple little mistakes we have to fix in practice.”0 The Porters go on the road to Minooka next week. The Indians were week one winners over Stagg.

“We have to remember this and come out next week and be ready for Minooka,” Taylor said.

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Young Steelmen look to be exciting

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

The Joliet Central boys soccer team will have a young team this season, but a team Eduardo Contrares says can get the Steelmen back to a competitive team.

“I have a young team this year,” Contrares said. “I expect to have at least eight junior starters but they were very successful last year on the JV level as sophomores. We expect this to be the year that we get back to where we were about seven years ago when we had a good stretch for five years.”

The top returning starters for Central are junior fullback Brian Castillo, senior midfielder Gullermo Escobar. Coming into the mix this season looking to make an impact will be junior midfielders Luis Gomez and Jesus Pantoja, junior fullback Misael Martinez and senior forward Luis Gonzalez.

“We will be a very entertaining team to watch who may suffer some early bumps in the road but come playoff time, a very dangerous team,” Contrares said. ∙ Joliet West Boys Soccer beat Providence 2-0 to advance on to Saturday in the Windy RAM Classic.

Leonardo Gonzalez scored both goals off assists from Ivan Lopez and Elber Haro.

A game earlier, West beat Glenbard South in the RAM Classic. Tigers goals were from Felipe Ortiz and Franco Rata.

On Saturday, West Joliet West fell to Cristo Ray, 3-2. Haro scored on a penalty kick, while Ortiz added a goal on an assist from Alex Meyers. ∙ Joliet Catholic Academy (1-3) defeated Bishop McNamara 2-0 at the Leland High School War on 34 Tournament.

Jared Olson scored both Hilltopper goals, while Ben Gabor and Manny Alvarez registered the

assists.

Sophomore goalie Jimmy Folino earned the shutout.

The Hilltoppers then fell 4-1 at Earlville in tournament play.

Jared Hippman scored the lone JCA goal.

BOYS GOLF Lockport held its own invitational Saturday at Broken Arrow Golf Course South and East courses in under partly cloudy and drizzly conditions.

Homewood Flossmor was the winner of the team better ball event shooting a team score of 302. Sandburg was second with a 304 followed by Lockport and Lincoln Way East, who both shot 307 as a team.

The team of John Parker and Noah Speechley of Lockport shot even an even par 72 to place third in medal contention.

As a team, Joliet was fifth with a 318.

Lockport opened its season with a 165-217 win over Westminster Christian Academy at the Golf Club of Illinois.

Medalist honors went to Parker who shot 40 and edged out teammate Tony Delise, who also shot 40, on a scorecard playoff.

Massimo Onesto shot 41 and Andrew Crowe rounded out the scoring with a 44 to account for Lockport’s total.

“I was pleased with the performance on a very tough course,” said Porters’ coach Matthew Eber. “John was able to put a good number on the board despite a few mistakes. It was also great to get another solid scoring effort from Tony Delise as well.”

Lockport then defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais 154 to 176 at Manteno GC on in the opening match of the conference schedule.

Medalist was Jimmy Sexton, who shot an even-par 36.

Scoring was rounded out by Delise and Crowe who carded 38s. Onest, Parker and Ryan Gorz

all shot 42, but Onesto was the one who counted on a scorecard playoff.

“I was really pleased with the performance of the team and the even par round by Jimmy from the seven spot was great to see as it adds to the depth of our team to have Jimmy part of the lineup this season,” Eber said. “He played outstanding today leading the team to a good score of 154.”

GIRLS GOLF Lockport defeated Maris 191227. The Porters were paced by seniors Melanie Loeffler who shot a 41 and Madi McCarthey who carded a 48.

The Porters also beat BradleyBourbonnais 188-218.

The Loeffler sisters lead the way with senior Melanie shooting a 41 and junior Sydney recording a personal best 44.

To open SWSC play, Lockport beat Lincoln-Way East 191-192.

Melanie Loeffler was medalist with a 44.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL After winning the first two matches of the Plainfield North Tournament and advancing to the gold bracket, Minooka lost three straight on Saturday.

In pool play the Indians defeated Lockport 18-25, 25-23, 25-22 and Crystal Lake South 2225, 25-13, 25-19.

In bracket play, they fell 2025, 19-25 to Geneva to open the day before losing 22-25, 20-25 to Marian Catholic and 17-25, 2523, 19-25 to Shepard.

Senior outside hitter Ginger Perinar paced the Minooka offense with 57 kills over the weekend to go with 10 blocks and 21 service points. Her kills came from junior setter Brooklyn Bachmann, who tallied 79 assists.

Sophomore outside Aly Papesh added 24 kills, seven blocks and 24 service points.

In the middle, senior Emily Hise

had 15 kills, while sophomore Holly Bonde posted 12 blocks, nine kills and 35 service points.

Senior libero Maddie Alessio had 38 digs to lead the defense.

“Coming in 10th to this tournament and seeded second in our pool, I am happy coming out first in the pool and making it into the Gold Bracket, which is the top eight,” said Minooka coach Carrie Prosser. “We were able to play tougher competition to see what needs to be worked on and what we really have ahead of us. We are a young team and were able to try different line ups and were close every match on Saturday.

“This group of girls never gave up and knows what it takes to win and wants to win. I look forward to watching the growth and outcome of this season. They are a very hard working, talented group.”

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Minooka won the Normal West Invite with 30 points, bettering Dunlap (49) and Joliet West (94) in the top three.

Mackenzie Callahan was second overall in 17 minutes, 33 seconds, while Emily Shelton was third (17:36), Ashely Tutt was fourth (17:39), Morgan Crouch was 7th (18:56) and Emily Ellis was 14th

(19:54). All seven Indians were in the top 20.

“It was a great start to the season,” said Minooka coach Kevin Gummerson. “It is obviously very early, however, I was very pleased with the way those first three ran together for the entire three mile race. Emily Ellis and Sara Weed ran a very competitive second half of the race. This is an indication that they have done a lot of work to get ready for this fall season.”

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Minooka tallied 40 points to win the Normal West Invite.

Jack Sullivan was third overall in 16:00. He was followed by Justin Tutt (5th, 16:02), Miguel Lomeli (7th, 16:11), Cody Hoshell (12th, 16:28) and Matthew Mason (13th, 16:33).

All seven Indians were in the top 15.

“The boys showed that we have the makings of a strong cross-country team, as we placed 7 in the top 15 and had a 45 second top seven split,” said Gummerson. “Jack Sullivan ran with a ton of confidence as he put together the fastest 3 miles of his career. As a team, they were excited to compete and that excitement translated to many great performances.”

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Great setup

Overview WHitetail Ridge Location: Yorkville best feature: Each hole provides different challenges and opportunities. Multiple short par-4s but multiple difficult holes as well.

Course provides different challenges throughout A relatively new course in the the wind. There is water on the right for the last 150 yards of the area is Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.

Established in 2007, the course hole. That is followed by a par-3 is located in Yorkville, but isn’t a far over water, with a large bunker in front of the green as drive from many of our well. communities.

Next is a 340-yard parThe course seems to be 4 that gives you options. aging well and is another A dogleg left, you can cut of the many links courses off some serious distance in the area. by cutting the dogleg This one though is and can get close to the shorter than most (just green. However, you will 6,019 from the blue), have to carry water that with plenty of trouble on taylor’s take by scott taylor goes the length of the most holes. hole.

The first hole plays at A more drivable hole is just 313 yards and the green is slightly right of the tee. If the sixth, playing at just 281 yards you can carry a fairway bunker on and is straightaway. However, the right, you can get pretty close there are water hazards to both sides of the fairway and bunkers to the green.

Next is a difficult 522-yard par- line the right hand side leading to 5. The tee shot has to be carried the green.

The seventh hole is a par-3 with more than 100 yards over water.

You aren’t done with the water water short and right. It does play there though as there is a pond just 133 yards. The eighth is the to the right of the fairway, which hardest hole on the course and for comes into play off your second good reason. There is a split fairway shot. You have to aim left to keep it that is separated by water. Playing left leads to a long approach shot out of the water.

The third hole is a 396-yard par- over water and with water to the 4, which is generally played into left. The biggest of hitters can try

quick tip: If you are accurate, you can be aggressive on short holes. If not, would be wise to lay up.

PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR The 17th hole at Whitetail Ridge is a downhill par-3 over water.

to carry the water at 250 yards.

The ninth hole is a 502-yard par-5 with water on the right and comes out farther than anticipated off your second shot to the right.

The water runs all the way down and behind the green, making it a difficult approach and possible fourth shot to the left of the green.

The back nine plays even shorter than the front and begins with an uphill par-4. Next is a slight downhill par-3 with water on the left and is followed by a short par4 with water in front of the green.

A driver could be a dangerous club here.

The 13th hole is a 508-yard par5, which normally plays shorter and is reachable in two. After clearing the water with your drive, a fairway drive can allow you to

go for the green if you are a longer hitter. It is a tough driving hole though with trees on both sides and there are bunkers to the front right of the green for those who are going for the green in two.

The 14th is a long (198) par-3 over water to a large green. A 414yard par-4 follows with bunkers on the right of another large green.

The 16th is a 517-yard par-5 with bunkers to the right of the green and a fairway bunker that comes into play off the tee. If you can carry it, you can reach in two.

A strong finishing stretch begins at No. 17, a 148-yard par-3 that has a big drop off the tee and plays over water to a triangle green.

The final hole is a par-4, which has a fairway that rolls downhill, allowing short approach shots if

played to the left. There is water behind an elevated green.

When I reviewed the course, it was the third time I have played it. And, I have enjoyed it more and more each time. It does offer its challenges, but is a fair course and allows you the potential to score well if you can keep the ball in play.

The course is in good shape and it is in a quiet place in the middle of nowhere with just a few nice houses around it.

The rates are very reasonable at $50 during the week and just $35 after 2 p.m. Weekend rates are $65 and just $40 after 2 p.m.

If you are looking to play a scenic course that is challenging but allows for scoring potential, this is your course.

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Erin Eulitz

PlaiNfiEld CENTral vollEYball

What do you use Twitter for?

I use it to promote people to come to high school events and the themes for football games. of course to let people know when volleyball games are.

Who do you like to follow on Twitter?

Mostly my friends and teammates. I follow the Big 10 and ncAA

Volleyball and my college, Presbyterian college.

How often are you on Twitter? maybe 30 minutes to an hour a day. Mostly at night after homework.

How often do you tweet?

More during school season than club because I have more time to be social.

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Senator Bertino-Tarrant to hold hiring fair Event will take place Sept. 30

State Senator Jennifer BertinoTarrant (D-Shorewood) will be partnering with the Illinois Department of Employment Security to hold a hiring fair.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept.

special voices | from page 5 allowed to vote in elections, the Shriver Report Snapshot reports.

Maria Shriver said that she is hopeful that people will remember those statistics and the simple acronym, “PLAY,” a call to action to people across the country to Play, Learn, Accept, and say “Yes” to including those of us with intellectual disabilities, and talk to their children about it.

Shriver had mentioned that in most other parts of the world, these numbers are much smaller.

idea lab | from page 3 on which students can use unique backgrounds to run videos of projects.

“We’ve designed the ILab as a collaborative space,” said Troy Shorewood Principal Julie Mancione. “Groups of students can work in small groups with the Chromeboxes, they can team up with the mobile devices in other areas of the lab, or they can work independently on their own projects. It allows technology to function as an important component of their learning.”

30, at 176 West Banquets and Catering, 1100 N.E. Frontage Road., Joliet. The first hour will cater to veterans, and the fair will open to the public at 11:00 a.m.

“If community members are looking for work, I encourage them to bring their resume to the Hiring Fair,” BertinoTarrant said. “One of my goals as an elected official is to help

Together Special Olympics International and Shriver Media hope that this snapshot will ignite change because of the information and inspiration that it provides.

It has a clear call to action.

To change the game so that the world knows: we bring value to humanity.

I hope that you will join me in advocating for those of us with special needs that we be accepted and included.

Join me and let’s change the game for acceptance and inclusion.

Mancione says teachers can bring their students to the ILab to do research on particular topics, to collaborate with other students and to use their own brand of creativity to personalize their work.

“It gives them options for representing their ideas and their learning,” she said. “It’s a philosophical shift.”

“Everyone’s a different learner,” said District 30-C Educational Technology Coordinator Jenna Woodland, “and everyone needs a different environment to learn

veterans and other community members obtain employment.”

Bertino-Tarrant and IDES are dedicated to ensuring that qualified individuals have the opportunity to connect with area businesses seeking employees.

Employers and job seekers must register for the fair at http://senatorbertinotarrant. com/.

For more information, please contact Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at 815-2544211.

To hear more of my coverage, tune in to Special Chronicles at http:// specialchronicles.com/ADA25.

Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team.

Daniel was born three-and-a-third months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.

SpecialChronicles.com.

in. The ILab will allow students to discover how they learn best, and that’s extremely important as they head into high school, college and their future careers.”

Troy 30-C Superintendent Dr. Todd Koehl said the lab is the first in the five elementary schools of the district and that the other schools are soon to follow.

“Troy Shorewood Elementary’s ILab is a prototype for our 21st Century Learning Center,” Koehl said. “We are very excited about the possibilities the lab presents for our students and staff.”

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Joliet In The Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois,

PLAINTIFF

M-III Chicago, LLC,

vs.

Plaintiff

RAMIRO O. OCHOA; OBDULIA MELCHOR; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS,

v.

DEFENDANTS

William D. Teskoski, et al., Defendants,

15 CH 1456

15 CH 1841.

PUBLICATION NOTICE

PUBLICATION NOTICE

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, OBDULIA MELCHOR; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit:

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed herein, notice is hereby given to all Defendants, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants in the above entitled action; that said action has been commenced in the Court by the Plaintiff, naming you as Defendants therein and praying for a mortgage foreclosure of the premises described as follows, to-wit:

LOT 8, EXCEPT THE NORTH 95.25 FEET THEREOF AND THE WEST 23 FEET OF LOT 9, EXCEPT THE NORTH 95.25 FEET THEREOF, IN BLOCK 7 IN HOAG’S ADDITION TO JOLIET, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1879 AS DOCUMENT NO. 78790, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 850 Royce Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 P.I.N.: 30-07-03-420-010-0000 and which said mortgage was signed by RAMIRO O. OCHOA, mortgagor, to FIRST MIDWEST BANK, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. 4 2002140309; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Will County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on September 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Will County at Will County Court House 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before the September 25, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2191 I666222 Published 8/26, 9/2, 9/9.

LOTS 7 AND 8, IN BLOCK 10, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF JULIET, NOW JOLIET, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 211-215 N. Joliet Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432; and for such other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and that this action is still pending.

Now, therefore, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action by this Court, by filing the same in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk of Will County on or before October 2, 2015, an order of default may be entered against you.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE, CLERK WILL COUNTY, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Megan A. Drefchinski, Attorney for Plaintiff The Collins Law Firm, PC 1770 Park Street, Suite 200 Naperville, IL 60563 630-527-1595 I668315 Published 9/2, 9/9, 9/16.

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